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Community in Autism Parenting

Parenting can be one of the most isolating experiences of our life. Parenting a child on the autism spectrum can multiply that isolation by a hundred. There just don’t seem to be words that...

Building Community by Oliver C. Stone

Isolation is one of the most common issues that people deal with, but how do we stop being isolated? I feel like people always talk about “building community” or “relying on your community.” But...

Connecting With Your Partner by Beth Orns

February tends to bring up a lot of thoughts about love and our relationships. It can feel like we are navigating the messy terrain of relationships without a map. We may read some books recommended...

Election Anxiety by Beth Orns

A theme that is recurring in therapy sessions, casual conversations, and with friends is that people are increasingly anxious about November 5. Some of these people indicate they are always anxious about elections in general, but many of them have indicated that this election feels really...

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Emotionally Focused Therapy by Oliver C. Stone

After spending a week being trained in EFT (that’s Emotion Focused Therapy!), I felt that I should share what this type of therapy is, how we can use it, and why I went to spend an entire week learning about it. EFT is a type of therapy that has a large amount of evidence and research behind it,...

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Living for Yourself by Oliver C. Stone

What is living for yourself? I know that for many years I was focused on the expectations, wants, and needs of others. It was fulfilling in a way but also exhausting, and I was burning out. I think that a lot of people deal with this issue whether you’re a parent, focused on your career, on your...

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6 Ways to Deal with Feeling Overwhelmed by Beth Orns

6 Ways to Deal with Feeling Overwhelmed by Beth Orns

Overwhelmed is a common feeling.  There are countless competing things needing our attention like work, relationships, family, community involvement, self care, and more.  In addition, the world is filled with distractions online and on TV.  We are bombarded with images telling us new things to...

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Why Should I Get Therapy?

Why Should I Get Therapy?

Therapy is scary. Even as a therapist, I think it can be terrifying. You’re expected to go into a room with someone and tell them everything that’s happening in your life, including the thoughts and feelings that you’ve never told anyone? I can’t think of many people who would be excited about...

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Gender in the Modern World

Now that we have some terminology under our belts, let’s talk about what gender and gender expression actually look like in the real world. I’m going to be primarily discussing the United States, as that’s where I’m from, but some of this information may be accurate if you live outside of the U.S....

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Back to School: High School Edition

Date: August 28, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room Starting a new school year is intimidating, and high school can be even harder. Get together with us to figure out how to use this school year to become your best self! To join us or learn more, click on the apply button...

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Beth Orns, owner and licensed therapist at Better Together Mental Health.
Anna Cox, licensed therapist in Columbia, Missouri.

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